Behavior
Sperm whales learned from each other to avoid 19th century whalers
Is it possible to learn about how whales behaved 200 years ago? A combination of whaling logbooks and mathematical models…
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Behavior
Octopuses can learn from an iPad too
As many universities are moving this semester’s coursework online, some may be wondering if learning from a screen is really…
Evolution
How could putting 3-D glasses on cuttlefish change the way we think about vision?
3-D glasses-wearing cuttlefish can show us more than just the latest fashion trends. They can also teach us about evolution…
Behavior
Mazes aren’t just for mice: European shore crabs exhibit spatial learning
Mazes aren’t just for mice, although a scientific literature search for maze learning might lead you to think so. In…
Sharkbites Saturday
Shark Intelligence: Who needs a degree when you’re schoolin’ life?
People often associate intelligence with mammals because humans are mammals and we like to think of ourselves as being pretty…
Behavior Biology
School is in Session for Fish
Human school is a place to learn. Fish school is a way of swimming in a group to stay alive.…